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| Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan | |
|---|---|
| Name | Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan |
| Jurisdiction | Santa Fe County, New Mexico |
| Adopted | 2011 |
| Amended | 2016, 2020 |
| Authority | Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners |
| Website | Santa Fe County Planning Division |
Santa Fe County Sustainable Growth Management Plan is a comprehensive policy document guiding development, conservation, and public investment in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The plan integrates regional priorities from City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, State of New Mexico, and federal statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act with local initiatives involving the Santa Fe County Land Use Department and stakeholder groups including Santa Fe Conservation Trust and Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. It balances competing interests among municipalities like Los Alamos County, New Mexico and Rio Arriba County, New Mexico while aligning with statewide strategies embodied by the New Mexico Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Environment Department.
The plan emerged from antecedent efforts including the Santa Fe County Comprehensive Plan, the Regional Plan Association dialogues, and community visioning comparable to processes used in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Taos County, New Mexico. Driven by growth projections from United States Census Bureau data and environmental assessments associated with the Rio Grande watershed, it articulates a multi-decade strategy to manage growth, mitigate wildfire risk referenced in studies by the United States Forest Service, and protect cultural resources listed by the National Register of Historic Places. The document serves the policy role similar to plans adopted by the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico and provides frameworks for intergovernmental coordination with entities such as the Santa Fe Indian School and tribal governments recognized by the Pueblo of Tesuque and Pojoaque Pueblo.
The plan’s framework synthesizes principles from the United Nations Habitat sustainable development goals adapted for local use, state statutes like the New Mexico Local Government Code, and federal directives tied to the Department of Housing and Urban Development funding priorities. Core goals reference preservation models from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, wildfire resilience frameworks employed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and water stewardship approaches used by the United States Geological Survey. Objectives include protecting cultural landscapes associated with Puye Cliff Dwellings, supporting agricultural economies represented by the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, and guiding infrastructure investments akin to those in Santa Fe Rail Runner Express corridors.
Land use policies reconcile rural character exemplified by communities like Eldorado at Santa Fe with higher-density centers modeled on Santa Fe Railyard redevelopment and transit-oriented development ideas promoted by the American Planning Association. Zoning provisions reference agricultural protections similar to Conservation Easements administered by Land Trust Alliance partners and overlay districts for historic resources including sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Growth management tools include urban growth boundaries compared with approaches in Boulder, Colorado and phased development agreements resembling New Mexico Local Government Bonds projects. The plan also interfaces with state-level permits administered by the New Mexico Environment Department and conservation priorities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Transportation strategy coordinates with regional systems such as the Santa Fe County Transit network, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and intercity services linked to the Santa Fe Municipal Airport. Policies promote multimodal corridors inspired by Complete Streets guidelines endorsed by the National Association of City Transportation Officials and support extensions of commuter services like the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. Infrastructure resilience measures reference stormwater planning aligned with Environmental Protection Agency frameworks and utility coordination with providers such as the Public Service Company of New Mexico. Emphasis is placed on reducing vehicle miles traveled informed by Metropolitan Transportation Planning best practices and climate mitigation strategies aligned with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change commitments.
Housing policies draw on affordability tools used by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and inclusionary zoning examples from jurisdictions such as Boulder County, Colorado. The plan promotes workforce housing to serve employees at institutions like Santa Fe Community College and Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center while coordinating funding from the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority and tax incentive programs similar to New Markets Tax Credit structures. Economic development strategies intersect with cultural tourism centered on Santa Fe Plaza, arts sectors supported by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and small business incubation models from the Small Business Administration. Equity analyses address disparities highlighted in United States Census Bureau community surveys and recommend engagement processes consistent with National Civic League standards and tribal consultation protocols relevant to the Pojoaque Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Conservation policies prioritize watersheds of tributaries to the Rio Grande and habitat corridors used by species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The plan incorporates wildfire mitigation measures based on National Fire Protection Association standards and fuels management practices from the United States Forest Service. Water resource provisions align with the Interstate Stream Commission and emphasize sustainable groundwater management akin to New Mexico Office of the State Engineer guidance. Land stewardship partnerships include collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and local entities like the Santa Fe Conservation Trust to implement conservation easements and habitat restoration projects near landmarks such as Sangre de Cristo Mountains foothills.
Implementation relies on coordination among the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners, Santa Fe County Manager, and municipal partners including the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico and neighboring counties. Monitoring frameworks adopt indicators used by the American Planning Association and employ GIS tools comparable to systems from the United States Geological Survey for land change detection. Enforcement mechanisms use county code provisions parallel to statewide compliance under the New Mexico Administrative Code, and financing strategies leverage federal grants from agencies like the Department of Transportation (United States) and state capital outlay processes administered by the New Mexico State Legislature. Periodic updates are scheduled to reflect demographic shifts recorded by the United States Census Bureau and evolving policy guidance from entities such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
Category:Santa Fe County, New Mexico